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Once you've logged in, check the path for your desired shell with

$ which fish

Replacing fish with the the shell you want. In this case, the path will be - /usr/local/bin/fish - Now, run:

-
$ EDITOR=nano chsh
+ /usr/local/bin/fish Now, run:

+
$ EDITOR=nano chsh

Change the Shell line to read:

-
Shell: /usr/local/bin/fish
+
Shell: /usr/local/bin/fish

Save and exit. You'll need to log out then back in.

How do I change the index page of my site?

Because of the way httpd(8) is set up, you'll need to ask in #institute or send - an email to admins@tilde.institute

+ an email to admins@tilde.institute

Can you install this package for me?

As long as it's in the OpenBSD ports tree, and doesn't facilitate any potentially malicious behavior - (like nmap), - then it's probably not a big deal. Either hop on IRC and ask in #institute or send an email - to admins@tilde.institute

-

If you compile something on your own that you know you shouldn't be running (like a bittorrent client or a - cryptocurrency miner), then you can expect to be summarily ejected from the server.

+ (like nmap), + then it's probably not a big deal. Either hop on IRC and ask in #institute or send an email + to admins@tilde.institute

+

If you compile something on your own that you know you shouldn't be running (like a cryptocurrency miner), + then you can expect to be summarily ejected from the server.

How do I authenticate with SMTP remotely?

Only local access to SMTP is allowed. However, you can use an SSH tunnel on your machine to send mail.

ssh -nNTL 25:localhost:25 tilde.institute

You won't need to supply a username or password when sending mail via localhost:25 this way, - since you're already authenticated via SSH.

+ since you're already authenticated via SSH.

Can you whitelist a port for me in the firewall?

Sorry, but this presents too much of a security risk on a public-access system.

Are user services allowed?

-

Generally, yes. If you're running something that's using a ton of resources or in some way affecting - other users or the general use of the system, - then we'll kill it. Just be aware of what you're running and how it may affect the system and other - users, and if you think something will be using a bunch of CPU, please renice the process.

+

Yes. If you're running something that's using a ton of resources or in some way affecting other users or + the general use of the system, then we'll either renice it or kill it. Just be aware of what you're running + and how it may affect the system and other users, and if something heavily utilizing the CPU, please + renice the process.

Are IRC bots allowed?

Yes, though there are restrictions on their use on the tilde.chat IRC network. They should - not reside in #meta, instead keep - them in a private channel or in #bots. Bots must also conform to the bot guidelines listed - here.

-

Don't run eggdrop from tilde.institute. There are legitimate uses for eggdrop, - but separating the people with some kind - of legitimate use from malicious users is tiring. So, no eggdrop.

+ not reside in #meta, instead keep them in a private channel or in #bots. Bots must + also conform to the + bot guidelines listed here.